Berlin fights against rising cases of genital flag infections
Berlin fights against rising cases of genital flag infections
Berlin. The spread of the genital fungus trichophyton mentatrophytes type VII in Berlin currently raises worrying questions about health and hygiene. The experts of the Charité University Medicine warn of a potentially alarming epidemic.
The threat from Trichophyton Mentagrophytes type VII
The skin fungus, which is also known as "Thailand fungus", has increasingly spread out in Berlin and is now categorized as a sexually transmitted disease. This fungus can lead to serious 健康 problems in people who have no connection to travel or have animals.
endemic spread in the capital
In a specific examination at the Charité, a total of 43 patients were treated between January 2016 and July 2017 who suffered from inflammatory infections in the genital area. The evaluation shows that the Trichophyton Mentagrophytes type VII is now one of the most common skin mushrooms in the capital. Men seem particularly affected who have sexual intercourse with other men.
transmission and symptoms
The transmission path of the mushroom is particularly worrying. Mushrooms of this kind are usually spread through contact with animals. But type VII now seems to be transferred from person to person. Infections lead to painful, flaky skin changes in the genital area, and in severe cases, deep inflammation and abscesses can develop.
lengthy treatment required
The treatment of skin piling pilot infections is carried out by antifungals that either inhibit the mushroom growth or kill the mushrooms. However, these treatments can take several weeks. In the cases of the Charité, the average treatment period was about seven weeks.
growing importance for public health
The increase in the genital mushroom in Berlin is an alarming signal for public health. Hygiene awareness and preventive measures should be intensified to prevent the spread of these infections. Health organizations and specialists are required to clarify the population about risks and recommend suitable protective measures.
The situation also illustrates a broader trend in which changes in the environment and human behavior can influence the spread of diseases. It is all the more important to have a joint effort of specialist circles and the population to protect health and recognize the dangers in good time.
- Nag